Gharana Wetland
Jammu has a jewel in the form of Gharana Wetland which is home to thousands of migratory birds during the winter season.
In order to make the habitat of birds better in Jammu region, recently Commissioner Secretary Forest inspected ongoing works in Gharana Wetland which is famous for migratory birds during winter.
He appreciated the desilting and de-weeding work which has resulted in increase of expanse of water body giving improved visual look for attraction of diversity of birds. He asked for undertaking studies with respect to change in diversity and number of visiting and resident birds over a period of time.
He reviewed implementation of management plan of the wetland and advised for taking up of sewerage treatment plan, putting up of sluice gates, wallowing pond and other important interventions by including the same in the annual plan of operations of different schemes.
Chief Wildlife Warden, , informed the Commissioner Secretary that a comprehensive management plan for the wetland has been prepared by the department and restoration and development activities have been taken up in the wetland area. He also informed that the department has taken up the activities like construction of approach road, parking, fencing, drainage and amenities for visitors. Commissioner Secretary inspected the ongoing works and directed the concerned to include development of ecotourism facilities for awareness and recreation of visitors.
